EMC Project Builders golf tournaments: putting the fun in fundraiser
“Brothers from different mothers” Gord Penner and Dave Reimer pose for a photo at the Steinbach event. (Photo supplied)
WANT TO HAVE a fun way of raising some funds for a good cause? Come on out and participate in the Project Builders golf fundraisers! This year’s annual Steinbach Project Builders golf event had over 130 participants come on June 13, 2024, and out do just that. The event raised $36,800 toward Project Builders funded projects.
It was a beautiful day with a comfortable breeze at the Steinbach Fly-In golf course. Muffins and coffee started the day as golfers headed out for the shotgun start of the Texas scramble at 9 a.m. After the round of fun golf, golfers retired to clubhouse for lunch and an encouraging reminder from Kent Dueck (Inner City Youth Alive) about the impact of Project Builders, as it supports mission work through funding projects.
As you may have noted in the opening paragraph, the word “fundraisers” is plural. This year was the first year for the—hopefully—annual Project Builders golf event in La Crete, Alta. Since Region 1 hosted the 2024 EMC Festival in La Crete (June 28–30), the golf event was planned for Wednesday, June 26, prior to Festival kicking off.
Eight of the 55 golfers who teed off at La Crete Golf Course to raise over $25,000. (Photo supplied)
The weather could not have been better as tee time temperature was 22 degrees with no wind and no mosquitoes! The modified Texas scramble saw 55 golfers enjoying the weather and delightful nine-hole layout of La Crete Golf Course. The event raised over $25,000 for Project Builders. To close off the day Ken Zacharias shared information about some of the projects Project Builders has approved.
If you weren’t able to attend the event this year, be sure to keep an eye out for information about next year’s event. If you would like to give to Project Builders, you can do so online at www.emconference.ca/give or by calling the EMC office at 204-326-6401.
Though the reason for the gathering was golf, the winner was Project Builders as these funds will bless and move the ability of our missionaries to share the gospel.
Be sure to get involved next year!
